My first impression on seeing this story was of a policeman who would not seem out of place as an old style Soviet border guard. Any questioning about the situation or alternative routes would probably been answered very abruptly, with orders- not request- to move my car.
What's happened to the good old English bobby?

My first impression on seeing this story was of a policeman who would not seem out of place as an old style Soviet border guard. Any questioning about the situation or alternative routes would probably been answered very abruptly, with orders- not request- to move my car.
What's happened to the good old English bobby?Sussex jim

Angryoldman wrote:
This road is closed more than it is open.
Grr. Why don't people drive more carefully?

fair comment, and wholly appropriate. skip lorries tend to be top heavy, and the driver may have no idea what is in the load. having said that, he should be aware after just a short distance how his vehicle is handling, and drive as required.

[quote][p][bold]Angryoldman[/bold] wrote:
This road is closed more than it is open.
Grr. Why don't people drive more carefully?[/p][/quote]fair comment, and wholly appropriate. skip lorries tend to be top heavy, and the driver may have no idea what is in the load. having said that, he should be aware after just a short distance how his vehicle is handling, and drive as required.davyboy

Angryoldman wrote:
This road is closed more than it is open.
Grr. Why don't people drive more carefully?

getting the a27 arundle bypass section constructed would solve the problem permanantly,
Q what do you call a convertable skoda?
A a skip

[quote][p][bold]Angryoldman[/bold] wrote:
This road is closed more than it is open.
Grr. Why don't people drive more carefully?[/p][/quote]getting the a27 arundle bypass section constructed would solve the problem permanantly,
Q what do you call a convertable skoda?
A a skipJohn Steed

Luckily no-one was seriously hurt in this accident. However, has anyone thought about the innocent motorist who offered their car as santuary for the elderly couple who had been involved ..... having to be cut free from a vehicle not involved in the original incident ? How will that be explained to their insurance company ??

Luckily no-one was seriously hurt in this accident. However, has anyone thought about the innocent motorist who offered their car as santuary for the elderly couple who had been involved ..... having to be cut free from a vehicle not involved in the original incident ? How will that be explained to their insurance company ??ukkml0904

The poor people doing their good deed for the day have to walk home with their car in two pieces. Gutted.

I hope they don't have to claim that on their own insurance. Would be interesting for the Argus to follow up and see how they claim so other good samaritan’s don't fall into the same situation and end up with their car in two.

The poor people doing their good deed for the day have to walk home with their car in two pieces. Gutted.
I hope they don't have to claim that on their own insurance. Would be interesting for the Argus to follow up and see how they claim so other good samaritan’s don't fall into the same situation and end up with their car in two.paul76

When they put on the uniform some police officers assume a different personality. It gives them a sense of power and superiority.
Maybe the uniform for male PCs should be changed to a mini dress and frilly blouse. The rude, aggressive ones would be a lot more subservient and polite then!

When they put on the uniform some police officers assume a different personality. It gives them a sense of power and superiority.
Maybe the uniform for male PCs should be changed to a mini dress and frilly blouse. The rude, aggressive ones would be a lot more subservient and polite then!sussexram40

paul76 wrote:
The poor people doing their good deed for the day have to walk home with their car in two pieces. Gutted.

I hope they don't have to claim that on their own insurance. Would be interesting for the Argus to follow up and see how they claim so other good samaritan’s don't fall into the same situation and end up with their car in two.

This was going to be my point.

The old thing about does it pay to be a good samaritan!!

[quote][p][bold]paul76[/bold] wrote:
The poor people doing their good deed for the day have to walk home with their car in two pieces. Gutted.
I hope they don't have to claim that on their own insurance. Would be interesting for the Argus to follow up and see how they claim so other good samaritan’s don't fall into the same situation and end up with their car in two.[/p][/quote]This was going to be my point.
The old thing about does it pay to be a good samaritan!!namgo49

If i'm correct Skoda's are made by VW now and are highly reliable. A lot of taxi drivers own them which must be a good relection for the car.

[quote][p][bold]Crystal Ball[/bold] wrote:
Where are the jokes comparing a skip to a Skoda?[/p][/quote]I think they got left behind in the 90's.
If i'm correct Skoda's are made by VW now and are highly reliable. A lot of taxi drivers own them which must be a good relection for the car.Mr Sworld

ukkml0904 wrote:
Luckily no-one was seriously hurt in this accident. However, has anyone thought about the innocent motorist who offered their car as santuary for the elderly couple who had been involved ..... having to be cut free from a vehicle not involved in the original incident ? How will that be explained to their insurance company ??

...and that is what I was thinking!!!! surely if they were well enough to escape from their own crushed (I presume) car then why could they not get out of the other car? Seems like trumpton needed another car to practice on... would love a follow up on this story, how about an interview with the good Samaritan?

[quote][p][bold]ukkml0904[/bold] wrote:
Luckily no-one was seriously hurt in this accident. However, has anyone thought about the innocent motorist who offered their car as santuary for the elderly couple who had been involved ..... having to be cut free from a vehicle not involved in the original incident ? How will that be explained to their insurance company ??[/p][/quote]...and that is what I was thinking!!!! surely if they were well enough to escape from their own crushed (I presume) car then why could they not get out of the other car? Seems like trumpton needed another car to practice on... would love a follow up on this story, how about an interview with the good Samaritan?Dave At Home